Mary McAleese has criticised Pope Francis following a ban on the blessing of same-sex unions
The Vatican issued the directive on Monday which has been described as distressing and judgmental
The former President has written to Ireland’s Catholic bishops asking that they challenge language used about the LGBT community in the document.
She says the language used in the document is ugly.
"He is the person who said, who am I to judge? Well, he signed this document, it is judgmental and harshly judgmental, from start to finish. And so he has to take responsibility for that. I wouldn't accuse him of hypocrisy., but what I'm saying is you cannot ride two horses at the one time"
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